Monoprice Launches New Dual Color Extrusion 3D Printer

Monoprice has a new Dual Color Extrusion 3D Printer available for pre-order. The company claims the printer is the lowest priced model on the market and is comparable in quality to competing models that cost twice as much. The new printer uses 1.75mm filament that can be ABS, PVA, or PLA. The printer prints at layer thicknesses between 0.1mm and 0.5mm and can print at 24cc per hour. It’s rated at up 250° Celsius in temperature. Monoprice offers ABS and PVA filament in several colors including fluorescent yellow, clear, blue, purple, white, bright green, black, and of course red.

Monoprice’s Dual Color Extrusion 3D Printer costs $1199. That includes free shipping to the lower 48 states and a 6-month parts replacement warranty. The product is expected to launch May 22nd.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 12, 2014 –Electronics e-commerce and direct sales leader Monoprice is transforming the 3D printing landscape with its newest product, the Dual Color Extrusion 3D Printer. Initially previewed at the 2014 CES show, Monoprice’s debut 3D Printer model will make 3D printing more financially accessible than ever, as the company is offering the lowest priced dual color 3D printer currently on the market.

Monoprice (www.monoprice.com) is an e-commerce and direct sales company that specializes in delivering high-quality AV, PC, camera and imaging, and other tech accessories at affordable prices. They offer more than 6,500 branded and non-branded products for sale on their website.

Well-versed techies and consumers who are new to 3D printing alike can appreciate the new Dual Color Extrusion 3D Printer ($1,199.00, Product ID# 11614). Setting apart Monoprice’s value-conscious 3D printer, using the standard 1 kg, 1.75mm filament spool, is its dual color extrusion and ability to print with ABS, PLA or PVA filament – comparable in quality to competitor’s models, which can cost more than $2,500. The extruder supports layer thicknesses of 0.1 ~ 0.5mm, and can support heat tolerances of up to 250°C. The unit prints at a rate of 24cc per hour.

“Monoprice is working to create a new community of 3D printer users, eliminating the notion that these devices are solely for the high-end hobbyists or seasoned tech users,” said Anthony Gih, Monoprice’s Product Manager for camera and imaging products.

ABS and PLA filament colors, available via Monoprice.com, include fluorescent yellow, crystal clear, bright orange, bright green, blue, red, purple, white and black. The printer will carry a 6-month warranty for replacement parts, and Monoprice’s customary lifetime tech support will also be available for this product. Monoprice will also be offering free shipping and handling for the product to 48 contiguous U.S. states.

“Monoprice is excited to be offering high-quality 3D printing with dual color capability, along with a number of included extras and free shipping, at under $1,200 – a price level that is unheard of in the industry,” said Luke Grant, Monoprice’s Vice President of Marketing. “We are looking to have a major impact in the fast-growing field of 3D printing, and make this valuable technology more accessible to a wide range of consumers, businesses, schools, and researchers.”

This 3D printer also features a black powder coated full metal frame with PVC side panels and a heated metal build plate that can support temperatures of up to 120°C.

Customers will be able to pre-order their 3D printers on the Monoprice website starting today, and the official product launch is expected on or around May 22nd.

About Monoprice, Inc. (DBA Monoprice.com)

Based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Monoprice, Inc. is an e-commerce leader specializing in high-quality yet affordable electronics and tech products, including a wide variety of electronic cables, home theater equipment, networking and IT gear, mobile accessories, PC and gaming accessories, pro audio equipment, imaging equipment, and ink & toner. Established in 2002, Monoprice offers over 6,500 of its own branded products via its website www.monoprice.com. The company has built its stellar brand reputation through strong customer word-of-mouth, the consistent ability to deliver premium quality products at prices far below other national brands, and unmatched customer service. Monoprice was named an Inc. 500 company in 2008, 2009 & 2010, and an Inc. 5000 company in 2011, 2012, and 2013. The Company is also listed in the 2013 edition of Internet Retailer’s Top 500 Guide. For more information about Monoprice, go to www.monoprice.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Spiceworks, and YouTube. Monoprice is a business unit of Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR).

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